The Original Air Jordan 7 (VII) Bordeaux released in February 1992, making a impact with the extraordinary color combination which featured Black / Light Graphite – Bordeaux.During the playoffs back in 1992, Michael Jordan was invited by Michael Jackson to be apart of his upcoming single “Jam”. A funny picture appeared online with Michael Jordan playing 1 on 1 with Michael Jackson, while he was wearing the OG Air Jordan 7 (VII) Bordeaux.
This colorway of the original Air Jordan VII debuted in the 1992 NBA Playoffs. These were also seen in Michael Jackson’s music video for his song “Jam” in which Michael Jordan wore them during a game of one-on-one with Jacko. En route to his second consecutive NBA championship, this shoes legacy would rise as it has become one of the most popular Air Jordan’s of all time. There was also alot of hurt feelings in 2008 when the “Hare” VIIs were finally confirmed as being the retro Air Jordan VII in their Countdown Package rather then the Bordeauxs. These remain one of the few in the dwindling list of cheap Jordans never to be retroed.
The Air Jordan 7 (VII) Original (OG) – Bordeaux (Black / Light Graphite – Bordeaux) were released in February of 1991 and retailed for $125. They seem, at first glance, to feature a simple black and grey upper which is bland, but a closer look reveals a very colorful tongue, as well as bright and vibrant accents. The back of the heel features a V- Shaped emblem with hie Airness’ number on it (23), as well as an assortment of the same accent colors on the shoe’s outsole. The Air Jordan 7 (VII) features a design similar to the Nike Huarache technology to create a shoe that really sticks to your foot. The shoe’s design was influenced by an African Art poster that Jordan brand mastermind Tinker Hatfield bought in Portland.